The Paradox of American Farming Is

question 209

Multiple Choice

The paradox of American farming is

• A)the demand for imported luxury food products has risen as the demand for domestic food products has fallen.
• B)the demand for food has risen as the number of people who pursue farming as a career has fallen.
• C)food has become cheaper and more abundant as the number of farms has decreased.
• D)the amount of food produced has increased as the average farm size has fallen.

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